Gathering. The process of collecting the several sheets which make a book and arranging them according to the signatures.
Gaufre edges. Impressions made with the finisher’s tools on the edges of the book after gilding.
Gauge. The tool used in forwarding to take the correct size of the volume and to mark it upon the boards for squaring.
Gilding press. A press made of two square blocks brought together by screws, to hold books for gilding.
Gilt. Applied to ornamental work on covers and also to edges of a book; in the latter case, chiefly used for the top.
Gilt edges. See Edges gilt.
Gilt tops. Books with the top edges cut and gilded. This prevents their being soiled by the dust that may collect on them.
Glair. The white of eggs beaten up and used in finishing and gilding the edges of the leaves.
Goffered edges. See Gaufre edges.